Lake Elmo, Minnesota vs. Helena, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena, Montana is 21.6% cheaper than Lake Elmo, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $58,793 in Helena, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Elmo, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena, Montana is cheaper than Lake Elmo, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Helena
than in Lake Elmo, Minnesota
Lake Elmo, MN vs. Helena, MT
Compared to Lake Elmo, Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  36.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower